Thank God!!

[slick]

The "Tree Guy" is supposed to show up in the early morning ... but he might not "get to it" till Monday.

Oh great!!! I can just see it now. Mz Gini in bed...trying to sleep....jumping up at the sound of every creak....wondering if it's gonna crash right through. That's enough to keep us all awake.

Let's all THANK the Big Guy Upstairs for holding off on this till AFTER the BBQ ... and ask that the Busted Branch doesn't fall on Gini's roof tonight.

You got it Phred. Praying really hard over here. I'll be checking in for an uppydate tomorrow.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Gini, I'm so sorry to hear this but I'm glad that you and the cats are fine and that it didn't happen during the PT BBQ. I hope that there aren't any damages and that the tree guy will come and haul it away very soon. Please continue to keep us updated.

[Barbara]

Oh Gini- what a lucky timing! Just imagine the tree just falling in the moment when Sara had that knife in her hand

Hope the roof is ok as well- and the kitties kept sleeping!

[Randi]

Oh Gini, I bet you are shaken! ... but not stirred. So glad you and the kitties are safe. Hope your house didn't have any damage, and the wood guys will come and remove the brances soon. If not, I'm sure the guys in truck 29 will be eager to help.

Oh Gini- what a lucky timing! Just imagine the tree just falling in the moment when Sara had that knife in her hand

Good grief, Sara could have been charged with murder - not to mention where Richard could have ended up.

[zippy-kat]

12:20 AM Eastern time -

9:00 - 9:30 PM California time ...

Just got off the phone with "Mom" ...

The "Tree Guy" is supposed to show up in the early morning ...
but he might not "get to it" till Monday.

I suggested that if he doesn't get at least the broken branch removed
on Friday, "Mom" otta call the Fire Guys to come take a look at things.

Let's all THANK the Big Guy Upstairs for holding off on this till AFTER the BBQ ...
and ask that the Busted Branch doesn't fall on Gini's roof tonight.


/s/ a Thankfull Phred

And the truth comes out....

Some will fall off porch steps to attract firemen, others just saw limbs off their tree.

[mruffruff]

Omigosh, Gini!

I'm glad to hear that everyone is OK.

I know you were saying that you needed to have the tree limbs trimmed soon. Who knew the tree wasn't going to wait?

Surely there's SOMEONE who can get it off your roof before Monday. Not a good thing for your nerves--or your roof.

How about a little something in that morning coffee?

[lbaker]

I replied in "Meetings" but will only add that I wish I lived closer (well for many reasons of course, but especially now). I have saws, ropes, saddles (for climbing trees you guys ) and know how to use them. This is what Baker (my husband) used to do for a living and he taught me. Please be careful Gini and don't stress, this WILL work out OK. Oh, and insurance? When the huge tree fell in my front yard - oak tree over 100 years old and over 100 feet tall - I was advised NOT to get insurance involved if at all possible. I too had a recent claim from a basement flood. That advise came from my insurance agent who also happened to be a friend.

[slick]

Just checking in to see how you are Gini?? Did you get any sleep?? Have those hunky guys showed up yet???

[momoffuzzyfaces]

How's Richard with a chain saw?
(now why does that thought frighten me? )

[catland]

Yikes! - I'm just glad that you and the kitties and the peeps (and yes, even the neighbors ) are all ok. That must have been so scary sounding.

I wish we were there to help - I took down a tree in my yard once, and found out that I really like chain saws

[slick]

Still no news. I guess she's out in the back 40 with a chain saw. God, I'm really praying that there is no roof damage. After all she has been through, that will just about do her in.

Check in when you can my friend.

[gini]

Well, here I am - it is almost 2 pm California time.

My own tree man that I have used for years came right on time. He looked the tree over and HE feels that it can be saved. However, his crew is so busy and once he saw the limb, knew that he needed a larger crew - it wasn't going to be a simple job - and he is booked solid. He agreed that the limb had to come down as soon as possible.

He also told me the fire department wouldn't do anything for me because it was on my private property (rear yard) and not causing a public hazard.

He gave me the name of another company that he has worked with. I called and talked to the owner who gave me a price. I about gagged.........but this was an emergency call and emergency costs more!! Six guys showed up in under an hour. They handed me a Proposal that I was to sign immediately. Great thing - reading!!! The proposal was nothing like what we talked about over the phone - and I was looking at $5,175.00.

I DON'T THINK SO!!

I jumped on the phone and called the owner and gave him a piece (read brick) of my mind.

In the end, all six guys were here for one hour. They reported NO roof damage, and I can't see any either. BUT, sadly, the foreman tells me he really feels as though the whole tree should come down. I wanted to just cry - I love this tree so much.

The tree is not down - yet.

It is diseased and over 60 years old.

I want to go back to my own man who I trust and talk to him some more.

My equity line took a nice hit today - but there is just too much to be grateful for to whine about that. (keep working Gini).

I feel about this tree exactly as I feel about my kitties. If I have to lose one of them - I want to know and feel that I did everything possible to save them before I make that final decision.

My man told me that this heat has contributed to the loss. Trees in severe heat reach down as far as possible for water and then shoot it out to all the limbs and branches. This made that limb very heavy. He also said that trees are crashing down all over the city and that is why he is so busy.

Thanks - to everyone - for your good thoughts and kindness. Yeah - I must have broken a mirror a while back or something

Enough already!!

[gini]

I meant to also add that the guy with the chain saw was a real MACHO MAN!!
At one point he was sawing through the major limb and just kept sawing and looked away at me................."look, lady" -at what I can do!

[slick]

I meant to also add that the guy with the chain saw was a real MACHO MAN!! At one point he was sawing through the major limb and just kept sawing and looked away at me................."look, lady" -at what I can do!

....and where are the pictures????? Joking, of course...although I would love to see a hot sweaty macho man with a big tool.....
Sorry, don't mean to make light of the subject. I'm sure glad the roof is in good shape...that was worrying me. I'm heading home now and will check in later.

$5,000.....ha!!!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gosh, I never knew that about trees. About them crashing from the heat, I mean.

I know you love the tree but if someone you trust told you it should come down ... well, it might do well to listen. It may do damage to someone or something if it falls on its own. Maybe someone could make you a keep sake from a piece of the wood or something and the rest could be used for fire wood or something else useful?

I'm so glad your guardian angels kept it up while you had the BBQ and eased it down so not to hurt anyone. Maybe next year everyone can help you plant a new tree?

(((HUGS))) for you whatever you decide!